Tag: Greek history

If you have spent any time in Greece, you have probably noticed something strange. The Cretan you met in Heraklion and the Corfiot you met in Corfu Town do not really feel like the same kind of person. The grandmother who fed you in a Maniot village and the architect you had ouzo with in Thessaloniki seem to belong to slightly different countries. They share a language, a flag, and a passion for arguing over the dinner bill, but underneath that, there is a whole world of micro-cultures shaped by ...

Traveling back to the history of Greece, we discover details and events unknown to most. Many parts of the country hide secrets and treasures that came to light after thousands of years. This was also the case with an ancient Greek city that no longer exists. It was located in Pindos at an altitude of 1,200 meters. Somewhere in Eastern Pindos, in Kastri of Grevena, archaeological excavations brought to light the remains of a remarkable building complex, as well as a stone-built astyle temple. Kastri was the fortified acropolis of ...

It was in April 1941, when the Germans invaded Greece. For the next three and a half years, the country will live on one of the darkest pages of its history. Thousands of Greeks die from hunger, hardship, and torture by the conquerors. Hitler's Nazis during the years of occupation constantly show their repugnant face, but also their vengeful fury to a people who, while suffering and having to fight with hunger and survival, never stopped trying for their liberation. → October 28, 1940: The first Greek soldier to fall ...

Fort Lisse and its unique history. In the distant era of World War II, the period of the German invasion, when the Greek Army fought bravely against the German and Bulgarian divisions, some of the fiercest and most difficult battles were fought at the fortress of Lisse, from 6 to 9 April 1941. The fort withstood persistent and all-out attacks, but finally surrendered on April 10, 1941, after the capitulation of Greece. Thus, many Greek divisions were forced to withdraw in an orderly manner and with their weapons, with the ...

"He adorns the earth, he adorns the sea, he adorns the heavens above, he adorns the sun that never rests, the full moon, and all the stars, as they sparkle in the sky…” With these majestic words, Homer depicts in some of his 134 verses in the Iliad the legendary shield of Achilles. A shield that is a masterpiece of craftsmanship and has been discussed and analyzed like a few objects of ancient history. And who else could have created this shield if not Hephaestus, the god of fire and ...

If there's anything in Greece that no matter how much you explore it, it doesn't seem to end, that's certainly its history. So rich and so big that you look back on the depths of the centuries and always discover something new that fascinates you. Something similar happens with a monument very close to Attica and specifically to Corinth, It is the Acrocorinth. Acrocorinth is the imposing and impressive rock whose existence and history are actually known to few. Acrocorinth: The unknown imposing rock and its history Acrocorinth, in the ...

Greece is known worldwide for its rich and great history that dates back centuries. In addition to the great historical events, monuments, and structures that have been created over the years, there are some that have now acquired great value. One such monument is the Bridge of Arcadian, also known as the Bridge of Kazarma. It is a Mycenaean bridge located in the village of Arcadian Argolida and is considered one of the most important monuments of Mycenaean culture. It is also the oldest preserved bridge in Europe and has ...

Battles, plans, generals and events that have been left in history. These make up part of the history of Ancient Greece. Some battles stand out and always have a greater interest. Like the Battle of Marathon. It is one of the most important events in the world history. There are still details we probably don't know as they came to light later. Like, for example, who is the swamp that saved Athens from the Persians? The Battle of Marathon took place in 490 BC between the Greeks and the Persians. ...

We all have a very specific perception of the Acropolisand the Parthenon as to how they look for a long time However over the centuries it has undergone various changes that many of us do not know. For example, did you know that once in the Acropolis, there was a giant Tower 26 meters high, next to the Parthenon? A Tower Unknown but with history In rare photographic material that exists, we can see that among the ancient buildings there is a tall square tower, which was located opposite the ...

Athens is definitely not the place where you'll get bored. You'll always find something to do to get away and have a good time. Whether this is a morning walk, or a meal out, nightlife or just a walk to the historic center. In fact, it's not one, but a lot of walks you're going to take in the historic center and make your day. Here are some of the most favorite destinations in the historic center. And you're going to do these walks again and again with great pleasure... ...

Having so many centuries of history it makes sense that Athens has undergone a lot of changes. Some of its neighborhoods still remind us of the old days. The houses, the town-squares and even some shops. But there are other neighborhoods that no longer exist . This is the case with a neighborhood that used to exist under the Acropolis as well. It used to be the Vrysaki neighborhood. The history of the neighborhood that was demolished Walking opposite Dioscurus lower, the ones at Adrianou street, there is a small ...